Diabetes Mellitus 1

Diabetes Mellitus 1 questions and answers

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Q: which hormone is deficient in type 1 diabetes mellitus patients?


A: Insulin. In Type 1 diabetes mellitus, the cells of the pancreas produce little or no insulin to regulate blood glucose level appropriately. It can occur at any age, but usually starts in people younger than 30. It also has a strong genetic link.

Q: In untreated type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus...?
the fasting blood glucose concentration is below 4 - 6 mmol L-1 True/False??

A: I don't know for sure, because the measurement you are using is unfamiliar to me. Here in the US, the measurement for well controlled blood sugar is a reading between 70-120 mg/DL (milligrams per deciliter). I think your measurement is in moles and conversion from one measure to the other depends on molecular weight. But, as I recall the conversion for blood sugar is to divide 70-120 mg/DL by 18 which would yield a range of 3.8-6.6 mmol.

Q: Fasting blood glucose 85, type 1 diabetes?
I have been urinating 19 times a day a normal amount of urine each time with NO burning. I also feel thirsty all the time but haven't been drinking an increased amount of water to cause the extra urinating. I went to the doctor and had a fasting blood glucose test because the doctor thought I had type 1 diabetes mellitus. My fasting glucose was 85, however I have typically had low blood sugar. The doctor drew labs to check hemoglobin A1C and urine sample to test for ketones. Is there a possibility I could still have type 1 diabetes? THANK YOU! I am 21, I have lost 15 pounds in 3 weeks. I have just been drinking water, no caffeine. I have to wake up in the night to urinate as well as all day. I am extremely thirsty, tired, and have a yeast infection. Sorry, I forgot to type this a second ago. I weight 120 pounds currently. Sorry, I forgot to type this a second ago. I weigh 120 pounds currently. Sorry, I forgot to type this a second ago. I weigh 120 pounds currently, I am 5'3".

A: Hey Sweetie! I'm 23 and have had Type One for 18 years. As for one of the previous posts, a lot of Type Ones are not near being in a coma nor put in ICU when diagnosed anymore. Jay Cutler and Elizabeth Perkins are prime examples. While I cannot quote specifics from the articles I've read about the two, I feel it's important to summarize the information I read. I remember Cutler's blood sugar being from 400 to 600, and Elizabeth Perkins' being only in the 200s when diagnosed. (Again, I do not remember the exact numbers! Sorry!) While both numbers are high, it's a far cry from the 1,369 I was diagnosed at in 1990. Even at 1,369 I was bouncing around the house imitating the Ninja Turtles before my mom took me to the hospital. I was still jumping around at the hospital until they put an IV in each arm, lol. Even then, I was only in ICU for a couple of hours, tops. Aside from my story, the Elizabeth Perkins article was in Diabetes Forecast, and it mentioned she was trying to find out her condition for years before being diagnosed. Her blood sugar level was always normal even though she had many symptoms of diabetes. Again, I can't state specifics, but I remember her blood sugar was tested for a few years before a doctor finally told her she had Type One diabetes. She was also in her 40s! So Type One can happen at any time! As for your blood sugar being 85, it reminds me a lot of what I read about Elizabeth Perkins. You can never be too cautious about your health, no matter what your condition. While I'm a far cry from a doctor, I recommend getting as many tests done as possible. There are many conditions that often go undiagnosed, such as PCOS, thyroid problems, etc. If the tests come back normal, and your symptoms persist, get tests done again. From what you described, it doesn't sound like you have Type 1 right now, and you are definitely not a typical candidate for Type 2. However, the bottom line is you may have a health problem that needs to be addressed! Also, ONLY pay for tests to be done by a doctor you truly trust!!! I cannot stress this enough! I have had so many doctors treat me like shit simply because I asked a question about my health. Remember you are not only paying for a service, you are paying for your health. From what you posted, you obviously haven't been yourself lately, and no one should go through life feeling bad! While it can be expensive, remember to doctor-browse, and if one dismisses your symptoms without explanation, LEAVE!!!! Finally, if you want to ask more questions about diabetes, I highly recommend http://www.diabetesforums.com/. From what I've witnessed, no answers come across as cold or demeaning over there. It's free, but you do have register. Your post really touched my heart, and I sincerely hope you find what's wrong and feel better! It takes a lot of courage to research what may or may not be wrong with your health, and I hope I was able to help a little!

Q: renal biopsy d/t diabetes type 1 mcq?
A 30-year-old woman has had type 1 diabetes mellitus for 15 years. She develops proteinuria and acute renal failure. Which of the following would a renal biopsy most likely show? A. Fusion of podocyte foot processes in otherwise normal-appearing glomeruli B. Hyperplastic arteriolosclerosis C. Linear IgG deposits along the basement membrane D. Ovoid hyaline masses in the periphery of the glomerulus E. Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS)-positive, electron-dense deposits distributed along the epithelial side of the capillary basement membrane i believe it's e, b/c diabetics tend to form schiff base sugars that attach to proteins . i don't seem to think that this is a bad section for a problem....i know plenty of med students who use this...as there are docs, phds, and smart ppl (like myself) who want to study for step 1 but am only in my first semester...some of the questions i don't know since i haven't yet taken patho..BIG SHOCKER I KNOW. calm down and if you don't know the answer, don't answer.

A: A! I bet you use Wikipeda too!

Q: please read this article about diabetes mellitus ^^?
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1313283/diabetes_mellitus_types_1_and_2.html?cat=5 hm... I must stress that my statistics are correct ^^ I have my references ^^ but thx

A: It's not worded very clearly and it should have been run through a spell checker before it was submitted. And the last sentence is completely wrong: "Type one diabetic patients cover around ninty percents in the entire diabetic group." It's more like 10 percent.

Q: what is Atypical diabetes mellitus ?
Is it something similar to type 1 diabetes ? When a patient comes into emergency room with diabetic ketoacidosis, atypical diabetes mellitus is might be wrongly diagnosed as type 1 diabetes mellitus, why ?

A: Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels, which result from defects in insulin secretion, or action, or both. Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes (as it will be in this article) was first identified as a disease associated with “sweet urine," and excessive muscle loss in the ancient world. Elevated levels of blood glucose (hyperglycemia) lead to spillage of glucose into the urine, hence the term sweet urine. Normally, blood glucose levels are tightly controlled by insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Insulin lowers the blood glucose level. When the blood glucose elevates (for example, after eating food), insulin is released from the pancreas to normalize the glucose level. In patients with diabetes, the absence or insufficient production of insulin causes hyperglycemia. Diabetes is a chronic medical condition, meaning that although it can be controlled, it lasts a lifetime. For more on diabetes types and differences visit http://www.reddiabetes.com

Q: people with type 1 diabetes..? help?
this is for people with diabetes mellitus or experts in this area. i'm in 7th grade and doing the 'human disease project'. my disease is diabetes mellitus or type one diabetes. please tell me about how this disease affects your life nd such. thanks a billion. <3

A: Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the beta cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Basically this means the pancreas does not make insulin, a hormone which helps use blood sugar (glucose) for energy. The cells become starved of energy and there is an excess of glucose in the blood. People with Type 1 diabetes must have daily injections of insulin to live. Proper diet, exercise and home blood sugar monitoring are essential to manage the disease. There is no cure for it other than a pancreas transplant which is rarely done. The basic signs are Frequent urination ,Extreme thirst ,Extreme hunger ,Weigh loss ,Fatigue ,Irritability ,Blurred vision When my brother was diagnosed with diabetes he drank an entire bottle of concentrated cordial in one day because his body craved the sugar which put his blood sugar levels up to 27 (coma stage) our bodies are generally around the 5 margin. hope this helps...

Q: i need information about diabetes mellitus?
(1)how do i elaborate on the insulin levels, and (2)how does ketoacidosis complicate matters and what does it lead to and (3)what is the biochemical reaction if sugar is not available for use in the cell membrane?

A: (1) Insulin levels are controlled by a closed feedback loop in the pancreas, and the amount of insulin released is proportional to the amount of sugar in/around in the body. Insulin allows glucose to enter the cells of the body. When a person has diabetes mellitus, the insulin producing alpha cells of the pancreas are attacked by the immune system, and insulin is no longer produced. (3) Normally, glucose enters the body, and enters the glycolytic pathway, then the krebs cycle. The GTP, NADH, and FADH2 produced in the Krebs cycle enter the electron transport chain to produce ATP to fuel the cell. The Krebs cycle requires a certain component, oxaloacetate, to be able to continue processing. When no sugar is avaliable in the cell, fat molecules are broken down, and Krebs cycle intermediates are used to regenerate sugar molecules. In the mean time, fat molecules are broken down into acetyl-CoA, which bonds to oxaloacetate to become citrate. If oxaloacetate gets low, acetyl CoA levels increase in the cell, and protein break down starts to regenerate Krebs cycle intermediates. This can be somewhat sucessful, but is usually pretty much useless. Acetyl CoA reacts with itself in a series of aldol condensations, and eventually forms 4 ketone molecules, including acetone. These make the body acidic, leading to Ketoacidosis... (2) Ketones make the body acidic, which can have a series of effects. First, it increases the rate of respiration in an attempt to decrease the blood pH. It can also affect the kidney in 2 ways: potassium is exchanged for H+ ions in the kidney, while potassium is exchanged for sodium (sodium is probably absorbed at high rates, because the sugar levels are so high). This can lead to heart arrhythmia. The acidosis can cause exhaustion, and dulled thinking. It can also cause nausea. ... Does this help?

Q: For a health report: What body system(s) has (have) been effected in diabetes (type 1)?
This is quick. I'm doing a health report on Type one: Diabetes Mellitus, and I have one section that has stumped me. I need to know what body systems have been effected in this. Please help, and don't answer if you don't know! Thanks, and if you could, put your source. That would be extremely helpful. Liss

A: The main one is the endocrine system. Others are renal/urinary, cardiovascular and neuro.

Q: I need help with some anatomy questions?
Why must hormones like insulin and oxytocin be injected? Explain some of the dangers associated with overuse of anabolic steriods? Why does excess secretion of growth hormone in childhood produce gigantism and in adulthood acromegaly? Why are goiters much less common today than 100 years ago? Explain the difference between the effects of hypothyroidism in adults and in children? Explain the effects of hypoparathyroidism. Differentiate between diabetes mellitus 1 and 2?

A: Hormones need to be injected to bypass the digestive tract for faster and more complete uptake. Steroid make your connective tissue brittle, and interfere with normal sexual homones. Males testes shrink, women's clitoris grows like a penis. 'Roid rage. Hypoparathyroidism - calcium deposits in soft tissue, and calcium incorporated in arterial plaque.

Q: what do u think can be added to this article about diabetes?
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1313283/diabetes_mellitus_types_1_and_2.html?cat=5

A: it was very informative. Maybe you could add some of the results of untreated diabetes. It's the leading cause of amputation in adults. also, eye problems and kidney problems

Q: Which is the best early indicator for diabetic nephropathy?
A 25-year-old man has had type 1 diabetes mellitus for 5 years. His physician is concerned about the possibility of permanent renal damage. Which is the best early indicator for diabetic nephropathy?

A: Albuminuria

Q: What is type 3 diabetes? Pl mention your references (sources of information).?
The term "type 1 diabetes" has universally replaced several former terms, including childhood-onset diabetes, juvenile diabetes, and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). Likewise, the term "type 2 diabetes" has replaced several former terms, including adult-onset diabetes, obesity-related diabetes, and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). What is type 3 diabetes? Pl mention your references (sources of information).

A: GESTATIONAL diabetes, insulin-resistant type 1 diabetes (or "double diabetes").

Q: Are autoimmune diseases more common in men than women?
Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia gravis, Graves' Disease, Type 1 Diabetes mellitus, SLE, and Rheumatoid Arthrits. I am not talking about AIDS statistics, AIDS is not an autoimmune disease.

A: Statically ,they are more common in women, but more and more men are being diagnosed. Though I am female and have several, my father and son both have one autoimmune disease .http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/autoimmunediseases.html There are a bit over 100 of these diseases.

Q: diabetes question?
does anyone know what is diabetes mellitus type 1 opathies?

A: im not being funny or anything but you could go on google or on yahoo or any kind of things like that.